Smith Crane & Construction

Highly Engaged Employees

Smith Crane and Construction Ltd. has been in business since 1964 when it was then known as John C Smith Contractors Ltd. The company has grown steadily over the past (almost) 50 years and has diversified into several divisions, including Smith Cranes, Smith Civil, Smith Precast, Smith Heavy Haulage and Smith Building Relocation. In 1997 the compan... y relocated to its current premises, a 10-hectare property on Johns Road, Harewood, Christchurch. Today Smith Crane and Construction Ltd. has branches in Auckland, Queenstown and Invercargill, and employs about 170 staff. It operates the largest fleet of mobile cranes in the South Island, and over 300 plant items that are hired on a casual or contract basis for all types of construction and related works. With the company's five divisions working closely together the company can create the whole package for the company's customers. Why deal with up to four different companies when the company can provide the whole package? The company prides ourselves on being a one stop shop to the company's clients. The company's unique personnel, skills, equipment, technology and strong commitment to service are all professionally-integrated to provide first-rate finished products together with reliability and satisfaction to the company's clients. The company is a team dedicated to finding innovative solutions and smarter ways of working. The company take pride in the company's work and the company continually strive to proactively meet the needs of the company's clients. The company also have a commitment to providing professional contractual work, to specification, to schedule, and within budget for the benefit of the client and the individuals they represent. The company also believe it is important to strive to mitigate the company's affects on the environment and local communities wherever and whenever possible.Read More